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The legend of Kobe Bryant's career

NBA.com Global on Dec 18, 2017 06:50 PM

SAN ANTONIO, TX - FEBRUARY 6: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers leaves the court after the game against the San Antonio Spurs on February 6, 2016 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images)

Five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. 33,570 points, third all time in NBA history. Eighteen All-Star selections. Fifteen All-NBA selections. Four All-Star MVPs. Two Finals MVPs. The 2007-08 regular season MVP.

Together, those stats and accomplishments only begin to tell the legacy Kobe Bryant left both in the NBA and the basketball world at large. As the Los Angeles Lakers get ready to retire Bryant's No. 8 and No. 24 jersey on Dec. 18 (Dec. 19, PHL time), take a look back at some of the stories, videos and highlights from the best moments in Bryant's unique career.